Learning Disability (LD) Service

The Learning Disability (LD) team is a specialist CAMHS service based in The Phoenix Centre.

We provide assessment and a range of interventions for children and young people aged between 0-18 years who have a moderate, severe or profound learning disability and are experiencing significant mental health problems and /or complex behavioural problems. The LD team are part of CAMHS and follow the same referral criteria. We can support access to other specialist CAMHS services where required.

The CAMHS-LD service does not routinely accept referrals to assess capacity or to confirm a diagnosis of Learning Disability. Children and young people identified as having a mild learning disability may be seen by our team if their individual profile of needs means that they require specialist and significantly adapted assessment and intervention.

Who is in our team?

Our team is made up of Clinical Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists.

Psychiatric assessment can also be accessed within the CAMHS team.

How can we help?

We will talk to you about your concerns and decide together what support is best for you and your family. We will explain what our service can offer and agree on a plan. If we are the best service to help you, we will work with you and any other agencies involved with your child. This may include:

Completing a comprehensive assessment and offering positive behavioural support (PBS).

Individual sessions with a child/young person and/or their family.

Providing consultation to health colleagues and other agencies supporting you (such as education and social care).

Signposting to other services or agencies.

Psychiatric consultation (if required).

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